The Californian from Salinas, California • 16

16, 2003 Californian SALINAS WEEKLY The following is a list of what Salinas police call preventable crime committed in Salinas between April 7 and April 12. The Californian publishes this information as a public service. In addition, this information is presented weekly on the cable television show "Police Line," which airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday on KMST Channel 26. If you have any information about these crimes, please call the Salinas police at 758-7250.

Beat 1, north Salinas 100 Block Northridge Mall, April 11, 5:57 p.m., theft. The suspect entered the store and selected underwear from display. The suspect went to the rear of the store and changed into the selected merchandise on the sales floor. The suspect was caught leaving the store and detained for police. Police cited the suspect and released her to her par- ents.

100 Block Northridge Mall, April 12, 11:17 a.m., theft. The suspect selected a shirt from the display rack and removed the price tags. He then went into the fitting room and exited a few minutes later without the shirt. There also was no shirt left in the fitting room. The suspect was caught leaving the store and detained for police.

The suspect was wearing the shirt under his clothing. He was cited and released to his mother. 100 Block Northridge Mall, April 12, 12:33 p.m., theft. The suspect selected a shirt from the display rack and removed the price tags. He then went into the fitting room and exited a few minutes later without the shirt.

There was also no shirt left in the fitting room. The suspect was caught leaving the store and detained for police. The suspect was wearing the shirt under his clothing. The suspect was cited and released. 700 Block Northridge Mall, April 7, 5:30 p.m., grand theft.

The suspect entered the store and selected 13 separate items and concealed them inside her purse. The suspect was caught as she was exiting the store into the mall area and detained for police. The suspect was cited and released. Beat 2, north Salinas East Alvin and West Alvin drives, April 9, 11 p.m., recovered stolen vehicle. Officer K.

Babione recovered a stolen white 1998 Chevy pick up that was taken from Santa Clara County. 1800 Block Cherokee Drive, April 11, 9:05 p.m., robbery. While the victim was walking down the street, a suspect, described as being a 10-to 11-year-old male with a thin build, black hair, wearing a black beanie, black shirt and black pants, rode up to her on a bicycle and took her purse. 1600 Block North Main Street, April 12, unknown time, burglary (shoplift). The suspect entered the store and went directly to the movie section of the business.

The suspect then selected 12 DVD movies and went to another portion of the store. He then began hiding the DVDs under his clothing. The suspect left the store without paying for the movies and was caught by security outside the store. Police arrived and booked the suspect into Monterey County Jail for the burglary and unrelated warrants. 1600 Block North Main Street, April 10, 9:22 a.m., theft.

The suspect, an 11-year-old, took a video game from the display rack and concealed it under his clothing. As the suspect exited the store, the magnetic security device in the game set off the alarm and he was caught. Police and the suspect's mother were called. The suspect was issued a citation and released to his mother. Beat 3, north Salinas 600 Block Leslie Drive, between and April 8, 5 p.m.

to 7 a.m., residential burglary. Unknown suspects cut the pad lock off a maintenance shed and took a portable stereo, vacuum cleaner and several boxes of batteries. Beat 4, north Salinas No reported preventable crime. Beat 5, north Salinas 400 Block Noice Drive, April 9, 4:30 p.m., recovered stolen vehicle. Officer J.

Butz recovered a stolen green 2001 Dodge Caravan from the area of Mayfair Drive. AMERICAN HOME REALTY COLDWeLL Throwing BANKeR Your Paying Money Rent Down The GARY DECARLI REALTOR Is Drain 594-2798 Vigil services Additional services will be held for Gabriella Rene Vigil of Salinas. Her, obituary appeared in Tuesday's Californian. Visitation: 1 to 9 p.m. today, April 16, at Whitehurst Muller Funeral Chapel, East Alisal and Pajaro streets, Salinas.

Services: 9 a.m. Thursday, April 17, at the mortuary chapel. Graveside services: 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, at San Carlos Cemetery, 792 Fremont Monterey. Bodies of woman and infant still not identified The Associated Press SALINAS MODESTO Anxiety and anticipation returned to this farming town as family members and residents waited for, on whether the bodies woman and baby boy found 90 miles away in San Francisco Bay were those of a pregnant Laci Peterson and the son she was carrying when she disappeared on Christmas Eve.

"These past three and a half months have been a constant nightmare for us," her family said in a written statement. "This waiting is the worst." Modesto police? said they could not reveal any information while authorities in Contra Costa County, where the body was found, perform DNA tests. It could be weeks before the corpses are identified. The bodies were discovered Sunday and Monday by people walking dogs on the shore in Richmond. From Page 1C way 101 onto San Miguel Canyon Road.

"There hasn't been any criticism, just thank you, thank you," Gindick said. Just to the south, a new interchange being built at highways 101 and 156 should be completed by the end of 2003. "It's moving along well," Gindick said. The $8.6 million project should eliminate Monterey Peninsulabound traffic from backing up on Highway 101. It also will link Prunedale North and South roads.

"It will be a massive change," Gindick said. The Prunedale Bypass, a far bigger project sought for decades by state highway planners and many Prunedale residents, remains on the drawing board. Though $210 million in state highway money is earmarked for the bypass a seven-mile stretch of highway that would skirt the east side of Prunedale project cost estimates have ballooned to $530 million. The bypass remains the county's top highway priority, though critics say the money would be better spent on more safety improvements to the current highway. State highway 'officials say environmental studies on the proposed bypass should be finished by 2005.

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Blanco St. 12 Abbott 9 2 Blanco Rd. St. THE CALIFORNIAN Beat 6, south Salinas Freeway on ramp at West Laurel Drive, April 11,3:54 p.m., car jacking. A suspect, described as a male, 19 years old, 5 feet, 8 inches with a shaved head and mustache, jumped into the victim's car and told him to drive.

The suspect motioned as if he had a weapon so the victim complied. At about the dead end of Tyler Street, the suspect got out of the vehicle and got into another vehicle which sped away. 1400 Block North Davis Road, April 10, 1:45 p.m., shoplift (burglary). The suspect, a male dressed in women's clothing, entered the store and selected several items and concealed the selected items inside two garbage bags. The suspect was caught leaving the store and detained for police.

The suspect was booked into Monterey County Jail. Beat 7, south Salinas 1000 Block South Main Street, April 9,6:19 a.m., robbery. Two male suspects, wearing facemasks with the eyes cut out, entered the business armed with semi-automatic handguns. One suspect went to the back office where the owner of the business was counting money from the previous day while the other stayed in the front of the business with the cashier and a customer. A large amount of cash was taken.

This crime is still under investigation. Beat 8, south Salinas Cayuga and West Alisal Street, between April 8 and Apri 10, 8 p.m. to 7:51 a.m., recovered stolen vehicle. Officer John Lynn recovered a gray 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse hatchback from this location. Less than 50 Block Station Place, April 7, unknown time, vehicle burglary.

Officers were dispatched to this location on a report of a vehicle with a broken window. The investigation determined that the vehicle had been burglarized. Since the owner of the vehicle lived in the county area, police requested the Monterey County Sheriff's Department contact the victim and inform the victim of what had occurred. A message was left at the victim's residence. Beat 9, south Salinas 300 Block San Miguel, April 7, 7:25 a.m., recovered stolen vehicle.

Officer B. Cupak recovered a stolen blue 1994 Chevy 2500 pickup truck in the area of Countryside Drive. 500 Block South Main Street, April 12, 11:21 a.m., robbery. A male suspect entered the bank carrying a small black duffel bag and gave a teller a robbery note. He received an undisclosed amount of cash and fled on foot.

The suspect is described as a male, in his 30s, clean-shaven and wearing a black beanie cap with a small emblem and a gray sweatshirt with some sort name in an long arc on the front and light and dark-colored piping around the cuffs, neckline and base. The suspect has been arrested in this case. 900 Block Harkins Road, between April 9 and April 10, 4 p.m. to 7:54 a.m., business burglary. An unknown suspect entered the business by forcing open a rear door and took a portable stereo.

700 Block Vertin Avenue, April 10, 3 a.m., business burglary. The suspect, the victim's brother, came to the business about 3 a.m. and "borrowed" a company truck to take various personal items from the business. The var suspect had been fired several weeks prior to this incident and stated he was simply picking up personal effects. 1200 Block South Main Street, April 10, 8:56 p.m., grand theft.

The suspect entered the closed business and asked for change for a dollar. The victim, who was placing a large amount of money into a bank bag, gave the suspect the change he requested. When the suspect asked to change another dollar, the suspect grabbed the bank bag and ran out of the business. Beat 10, east Salinas 1900 Block East Alisal Street, April 11, 6 p.m., theft. The suspect entered the store and selected two bottles of hand cream.

The suspect walked out of the store with the merchandise inside his pockets and was caught after a brief struggle. Since the suspect had complained of chest pains, ambulance personnel were called and the suspect was transported to the hospital. The suspect was issued a citation and released at the hospital. Beat 11, east Salinas 1100 Paseo Grande, April 8, 9:50 p.m., vandalism. An unknown suspect threw a brick through the front window of the victim's residence.

Beat 12, east Salinas 1100 Block Fairview Avenue, April 12, 11:30 a.m., grand theft. had been taken from the residence. The victim believes that one on his daugh-, ter's friends who has a key to the residence took the items. The victim came home to discover that his watch and his daughter's stereo ROSE CLARK, GRI. ABR "Making dreams come true" 784-4496 424-0001 office Town 'n Country Email: Entiendo 1 Hablo www.come2montereycounty.com Signature GLASS WINDOWS SAVE Aluminum, Vinyl or NOW ON Homes usually completed in 1 day No stucco or interior damage BILLS Reduces energy costs noise Locally Owned Operated Milgard Windows ESTIMATES FREE MW mm Clearly the best.

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Tuesday, 79 votes had been received. The results: I Christmas 63.3 percent Easter- 3.8 percent Equally- 24.1 percent I Neither 8.9 percent LOCAL CALENDAR TODAY I FOCUS ON HISTORY, Monterey History and Art Association series p.m., Mayo O'Donnell Library, 155 Van Buren, Monterey. Dennis Copeland on "Danny and the Paisanos: The Real Inspiration for Steinbeck's Tortilla Flat." Informal lecture with and 372-2608 ext. 11 or 17. TODAY SPEAK OUT AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE, 7-9 p.m., Morgan's Monterey.

Participate by telling your story or reading poetry to express feelings about sexual assault. Also inspirational melodies of Blue. 373-3955, www.mtryrapecrisis.org. TODAY "SHOULD WE BE AT WAR WITH IRAQ?" panel debate hosted by The Sam Adams Forum, 7 p.m.California State University, Monterey Bay's, University Center Ballroom. 626-8417.

THU. CARMEL REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S FEDERATED LUNCHEON, 11:30 a.m. Rancho Golf Club, Carmel Valley Road. Theodore J. Lewis "The Defense of Our National Critical Infrastructures." Luncheon at noon, $20 per person.

Reservations, 659-2819. FRI. HONORING THOSE WHO BROKE THE SILENCE, a shoe display in recognition of those who broke the silence by telling their story during 2002, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Window on the Bay in Monterey. 373-3955, www.mtryrapecrisis.org PUBLIC MEETINGS TODAY I MONTEREY BAY UNIFIED AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD, 1:30 24580 Silver Cloud Court, Monterey.647-9411.

TODAY I PAJARO VALLEY WATER MANAGEMENT AGENCY PROJECTS COMMITTEE, 3-5 p.m., PVWMA conference room, 36 Brennan Watsonville. 722-9292, www.pvwma.dst.ca.us. TODAY COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 14 (CASTROVILLE) ADVISORY COMMITTEE, 5:30 p.m., Castroville Courthouse, conference room. TODAY I LIBRARY COMMISSION, 7 p.m., Caesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Road, Salinas.

758-7381. TODAY PAJARO VALLEY WATER MANAGEMENT AGENCY BOARD, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, 250 Main Watsonville. 722-9292, www.pvwma.dst.ca.us. THU. COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES FINANCE COMMITTEE, 10 a.m., Sand City City Hall, 1 Sylvan Park, Sand City.

899-4131. THU. SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BOARD, 3 p.m., Cislini Plaza board room, 450 E. Romie Lane, Salinas. 757-4333.

THU. I MARINA CITY AND MPUSD SUBCOMMITTEE, 5:30 p.m., Marina City Council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Marina. 884-1278. THU. I MARINA PLANNING COMMISSION, 6:30 p.m., Marina City council Chambers, 211 Hillcrest Marina.

884-1278. THU. I SEASIDE CITY COUNCIL, 7 p.m., 440 Harcourt Seaside. FRI. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, 10 a.m., Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Government Center, 701 Ocean Santa Cruz, room 525.

454-2580. MON. MONTEREY COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION, 4-6 p.m., Department of Social Services, Quadrangle, Suite 110, 1000 S. Main Salinas. 796-3584.

MON. I MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BOARD, 7 p.m., Seaside City Council Chambers, 440 Harcourt, Seaside. 658- 5600, www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us. WAGGIN' TAILS Shelters Salinas Animal Shelter, 144 Hitchcock Road. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.

For information, call 758-7285. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Highway 68 a across from Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Adoption fees are $85 for dogs and $65 for cats and include initial vaccinations, microchip, SPCA ID tag, surgery and other extras. License fees for some jurisdictions are extra. For information, call 422-4721 or www.spcamc.org.

Monterey County Animal Services Shelter, 2840 Fifth Marina (former Fort Ord). Hours: Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:30 p.m. For information, call 384-1396. Marina Animal Shelter, 3040 Lake Drive, Marina. Hours: 9 a.m.

to 01 p.m. Monday through Friday. 384-2528, www.marinaanimalshelter.com. WAGGIN' TAILS is a public service column intended for the free exchange, not the sale, of animals. Notice may be placed free for one publication by calling 754-4260.

Items for animals also appear in the classifieds section. Lois Louise Lois Louise Gann, nas, died Sunday, at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 30, 1920, i in Alex, and lived in Salinas. She was a riveter in Marin County during World War II and for many years she worked for Gann 82, of SaliApril 13, 2003, Lois Louise Gann Merritt's Packing Co.

in Salinas. She and her late husband many wonderful years of travel, bowling, cards, dominos and friendships. "She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Lloyd Ray Gann, on March 19; brothers, Zack, Wes, Ray and Marshall Mills; sister, Maude Cowger; and son, William Clifton Gann. Survivors: Sons, Milton Gann of Elk Grove and Charles Gann of Hornbrock; niece, Joyce Crew of Salinas; eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Visitation: 8 to 10 a.m.

Friday, April 18, at Whitehurst Terry Funeral Chapel, 395 East Soledad. Graveside services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 18, at Soledad Dis- PACIFIC GROVE Dr. Harry F. Stafford Dr.

Harry F. Stafford, 81, of Pacific Grove, April 12, 2003, at his home. He was born July 1, 1921, in San Francisco. He was a graduate of Lowell High School in San Francisco and attended the University of California, Berkeley, and State University of New York Dr. Harry F.

Stafford College of Medicine. He established a private practice in Whittier. After his retirement from the military, he was a physician at Soledad State Prison for several years. He enjoyed spending time with his dog, E-Three, and was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying. He loved music, art, literature and history and loved people and was well-loved in the community.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet. Military service: Navy aboard the USS Pensacola through several major World War II campaigns, including Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He joined the U.S. Army following his move to Pacific Grove, achieving the rank of colonel and practiced at Silas B. Hays Army Hospital and was the commanding officer at the Defense Language Institute Medical Clinic.

Memberships: Charter member of the American Academy of Family Practice. Survivors: Children and stepchildren, Dawn Stafford of Redlands, Bonnie Condict of Paso Robles, James Stafford of Atascadero, Melissa Gregg of Santa Cruz, Michael Allen of Tustin and Laurie Moffitt of Prunedale; and numerous grandchildren. Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 17, and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 18, at The Paul Mortuary, 390 Lighthouse Pacific Grove.

Graveside services: With full military honors, 11 a.m. Friday, April 18, at El Carmelo Cemetery, Pacific Grove. Memorials: American Cancer Society, 1184 Monroe St. Suite 1, PLACE YOUR AD HERE (831) 424-2222 The Californian LOCAL NEWS EDITORS Mike Nemeth City editor mnemet LOCAL NEWS Glenn Cravens South county, gaming Brian Gaylord Business, agriculture Jerry Jimenez City of Salinas Kelly Nix Police, courts Larry Parsons County government PHOTOGRAPHY Richard Green Chief photographer Scott MacDonald Photographer SPORTS Joey Delgado Sports editor George Watkins Sports writer Mike Hornick Sports copy editor.